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Now home to IFT FIRST

Student Membership

Take your education beyond the classroom with IFT Student Membership. Gain exclusive access to the global food science community, career-building resources, and opportunities to showcase your expertise, all designed to prepare you for success.

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Belong to the Science of Food Community

Connect with students and professionals worldwide through IFT Member Connect
Join discipline-specific Divisions to explore your areas of interest
Participate in local and international Sections
Engage in member-led Resource Groups
Attend IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo with a 90% student discount

Showcase Your Knowledge and Skills

Compete in product development and research competitions
Participate in the College Bowl
Publish without page charges in leading journals: Journal of Food Science or Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety
Present posters and research at IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo

Access Resources to Learn and Solve Problems

Year-long subscription to Food Technology magazine or Journal of Food Science
Unlimited member-exclusive content in Comprehensive Reviews
Insightful podcasts: Omnivore and Sci Dish
Curated special reports, including Compensation & Career Path Reports
Free access to 15+ webinars annually (value $225+)
Discounted self-paced courses, including Product Development Bootcamp

From Classroom to Career

Volunteer in IFTSA or as a student liaison in Divisions, Sections, or Resource Groups
Apply to serve on the IFTSA Board of Directors or Office of the President
Eligible to vote in IFTSA-related matters

Note: Voting rights are for IFTSA only (Article III, Section 3.2 in IFT’s Bylaws).

Invest in You

$50/year (plus Section dues, where applicable) provides:

Career-building opportunities and leadership experience
Networking with students and professionals across the science of food
Discounts on events, publications, and training
Resources that complement your classroom education

One membership. A lifetime of professional advantage.

Learn about the global student pricing rate.

What Members Say

I like to tell students, in the U.S. or abroad, that IFT is THE place to be if you want to be in the food industry. I tell them to become a member, just show up—go to an IFT Section meeting or attend IFT FIRST—and be there! Absorb it and take advantage of the opportunities, because they will open many doors for your career.

Dante Vargas

Member